Khurheh, Markazi
For the administrative subdivision, see Khurheh Rural District.
| Khurheh خورهه | |
|---|---|
| village | |
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Columns of Khurheh Fire temple | |
  Khurheh | |
| Coordinates: 34°04′23″N 50°29′35″E / 34.07306°N 50.49306°ECoordinates: 34°04′23″N 50°29′35″E / 34.07306°N 50.49306°E | |
| Country |
 Iran |
| Province | Markazi |
| County | Mahallat |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Rural District | Khurheh |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 627 |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | IRDT (UTC+4:30) |
Khurheh (Persian: خورهه, also Romanized as Khūrheh, Khoorheh, and Khvorheh; also known as Khowrhen, Khūra, Khūrreh, and Kūrheh)[1] is a village in Khurheh Rural District, in the Central District of Mahallat County, Markazi Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 627, in 224 families.[2]
The village is located 12 miles (19 km) north of Mahallat, Markazi Province of Iran, with historical buildings believed to be of Parthian period.[3] This site was first excavated by Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, on a treasure hunt. It also has an inscription on a rock that date to Seljuq Empire.[4]
References
- ↑ Khurheh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3071449" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ↑ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
- ↑ Kleiss, Wolfram. "COLUMNS". Encyclopedia Iranica. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ↑ Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran website(In Persian)
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